Orange Cap winners in IPL

In the exciting world of the IPL, the Orange Cap is a special prize for the batsman (hitter) who scores the most runs throughout the entire season. This award has been around since the very first IPL in 2008, and it’s become a symbol of incredible batting skills.

The IPL gave batters a chance to show off their talents in a way that wasn’t as common before. Now, the top run-scorer officially receives the with the Orange Cap award at the very end, after the IPL finals.

Many famous cricketers have won the Orange Cap, from Matthew Hayden, Sachin Tendulkar to hard-hitters like Chris Gayle. Interestingly, David Warner holds the record with three Orange Caps, while Chris Gayle has two. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants (introduced in 2022) are the only franchise that’s yet to win IPL Orange Cap.

Winning the Orange Cap is a big deal. It shows that a batsman has been consistently amazing throughout the season. It can even help their career by getting them noticed for international cricket!

 

2008 – Shaun Marsh (KXIP)

Aussie batsman Shaun Marsh was a surprise star in the very first IPL season. Even though he hadn’t played for Australia yet (uncapped), he blew everyone away by constantly scoring big runs. In just 11 games, he racked up a whopping 616 runs! That’s not all, his average of 68.44) and strike rate of 139.68 were incredible. Because of this amazing performance, he won the Orange Cap and even got picked to play for Australia!

 

2009 – Matthew Hayden (CSK)

In the 2009 IPL, Matthew Hayden, batting for Chennai Super Kings, was pretty unstoppable. His powerful hitting helped him score 572 runs in just 12 games! This aggressive style helped Chennai get off to strong starts in their matches, which was a big reason why they did well that season.

 

2010 – Sachin Tendulkar (MI)

In the 2010 season, Sachin Tendulkar, the cricket legend from India, showed off his amazing skills while leading the Mumbai Indians team. He scored 618 runs in 15 matches, using a mix of his excellent technique and bold shot-making. His contributions were really important in helping Mumbai Indians reach the final, even though they ended up coming in second place to CSK.

 

2011 – Chris Gayle (RCB)

In 2011, the West Indian batsman Chris Gayle was like a dynamo for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He joined the team mid-season, hitting an impressive 608 runs in only 12 innings with a striking rate of 183.13. Gayle’s performances were filled with massive sixes and fast scoring. He even smashed a total of 52 sixes that season, contributing significantly to his team’s journey to the final, although they ended up losing to CSK.

 

2012 – Chris Gayle (RCB)

Keeping up his incredible performance, Chris Gayle held onto the Orange Cap in 2012. He dominated the batting charts by scoring an impressive 733 runs in 15 innings, giving nightmares to bowlers with his raw power and perfectly-timed shots. Gayle’s reliable and knack for playing innings that led to victories were vital for Royal Challengers Bangalore throughout the season.

 

2013 – Michael Hussey (CSK)

In 2013, the experienced Australian cricketer Michael Hussey was the leading scorer. He played for the Chennai Super Kings and managed to gather an impressive 733 runs in 17 matches. Hussey’s elegant batting style and his ability to consistently score runs were vital for CSK throughout the season. His contributions were instrumental in CSK reaching the finals, even though they ultimately lost to MI.

 

2014 – Robin Uthappa (KKR)

In 2014, Indian batsman Robin Uthappa had an outstanding season with the Kolkata Knight Riders. He scored an impressive 660 runs in 16 matches, playing a crucial part in KKR’s title win. Uthappa’s skill in consistently putting runs on the board at the beginning of the innings was a significant reason for him winning the Orange Cap. Notably, this was the first instance when a batter from the title winning side won the coveted prize.

 

2015 – David Warner (SRH)

In 2015, Australian opener David Warner stood out as the star player for Sunrisers Hyderabad. With a total of 562 runs in 14 matches, Warner’s bold and aggressive batting at the beginning of the innings consistently gave Sunrisers Hyderabad strong starts.

 

2016 – Virat Kohli (RCB)

In 2016, Virat Kohli had an extraordinary season, breaking records along the way. He accumulated a remarkable 973 runs in 16 matches. Kohli’s outstanding performance included four centuries and consistently scoring a lot of runs, playing a crucial role in RCB’s progress to the finals. Unfortunately, RCB faced defeat against SRH in the championship match.

 

2017 – David Warner (SRH)

David Warner played just as well in 2017 as he did before. He scored the most runs in the entire tournament, winning the Orange Cap award again. As the captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad team, he played 14 games and got 641 runs. Because he was such a good batsman and leader, the Sunrisers Hyderabad did well all season.

 

2018 – Kane Williamson (SRH)

In the 2018 IPL season, Kane Williamson, the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, was the tournament’s leading run scorer. Famous for his skillful batting and clever cricket strategies, Williamson scored a massive 735 runs in 17 games. He played a key role by holding the team’s batting together.

 

2019 – David Warner (SRH)

David Warner totally crushed it in IPL in 2019! He scored the most runs (692) in the whole tournament, playing only 12 games for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. This win made him the only player in IPL history to win the most runs award (Orange Cap) three times!

 

2020 – KL Rahul (KXIP)

In the 2020 IPL season, KL Rahul was the star batsman for Kings XI Punjab. He scored a huge number of 670 runs in just 14 games, showing how skilled and dependable he was as a batter who starts the innings.  His batting style was graceful, and he was really good at holding the innings together for his team.

 

2021 – Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)

In the 2021 IPL, the talented young Ruturaj Gaikwad became the leading run scorer! Playing for the Chennai Super Kings, he scored up a massive 635 runs in 16 games. Gaikwad impressed everyone with his calmness at the crease, especially in tough situations.  His strong batting was a big reason why the Chennai Super Kings won the championship!

 

2022 – Jos Buttler (RR)

Jos Buttler was on fire for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022! He scored a massive 863 runs in just 17 games, with an average of 57.53 and a strike rate of 149.05. He had many high-scoring games and was a key player in getting his team to the finals, although they unfortunately lost to the Gujarat Titans.

 

2023 – Shubman Gill (GT)

Shubman Gill was unstoppable for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023, scoring 890 runs in just 17 matches! He hit big runs consistently, scoring 4 fifties and even 3 centuries! With his aggressive batting and the strike rate of 157.80, he was a key player throughout the season and helped his team reach the finals. This performance shows that he’s one of the best young cricketers in India!

 

YEAR	WINNERS	Runs	TEAM
2008	Shaun Marsh	616	KXIP
2009	Matthew Hayden	572	CSK
2010	Sachin Tendulkar	618	MI
2011	Chris Gayle	608	RCB
2012	Chris Gayle	733	RCB
2013	Michael Hussey	733	CSK
2014	Robin Uthappa	660	KKR
2015	David Warner	562	SRH
2016	Virat Kohli	973	RCB
2017	David Warner	641	SRH
2018	Kane Williamson	735	SRH
2019	David Warner	692	SRH
2020	KL Rahul	670	KXIP
2021	Ruturaj Gaikwad	635	CSK
2022	Jos Buttler	863	RR
2023	Shubman Gill	890	GT